Experience a thrilling encounter between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the 1st Test of Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan at the iconic Galle International Stadium in Galle. Sri Lanka, ranked seventh in the ICC Test rankings, enter the series high on confidence after an impressive 2-0 win over Ireland. Determined to make a mark in the World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle, the Sri Lankan team will be aiming to take advantage of their home advantage and start the series on a winning note.
On the other hand, Pakistan, who are currently ranked sixth in the ICC Men’s Test rankings, have been somewhat disappointing in their last five Test matches. With three losses against England and two draws against New Zealand, they are keen to turn things around and start their campaign in the World Test Championship with a positive result.
Babar Azam is praising Shaheen Shah Afridi before the Test match starting tomorrow.#PAKvsSL , #SLvsPAK pic.twitter.com/8cjS9qoemy— King Babar Azam Army (@babarazamking_) 15 July 2023
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SL vs PAK 1st Test: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Galle International Stadium is expected to be spin-friendly, setting the stage for an enticing battle between bat and ball. Batsmen will need to be careful and adapt their gameplay to counter the challenging conditions. The spinners are expected to play a key role and could potentially prove to be a game-changer.
SL vs PAK 1st Test: Weather Report
As far as the weather conditions are concerned, the temperature is expected to reach around 30 degree Celsius, with a chance of rainfall of 70% and a humidity level of 81%. In addition to this, wind with a moderate speed of 19 km/h is also expected with isolated thundershowers.
SL vs PAK 1st Test: Possible Xls
Sri Lanka
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjay de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Dilshan Madushka, Vishwa Fernando
Pakistan
Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Vice-Captain & Wicket-keeper), Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi
SL vs PAK 1st Test: Live Streaming Details
TV: Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 2 HD
Live Streaming: SonyLIV App & Website, Fancode App & Website.
SL vs PAK 1st Test: Full Squads
Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (Wicket-keeper), Abdullah Shafiq, Mohammad Huraira, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Ameer Jamal, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Imam- Ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sri Lanka Team: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjay de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Vishwa Fernando, Lakshita Manasinghe